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Optimization tool keeps running !

Aravindh1628
5 - Atom

Hey all,

Our team is trying to build a solution which prioritizes projects using the optimization tool. However, depending on the nature of the constraints the model eithers computes something in 5 mins or just keeps running (8+ hrs and nothing).It doesn't make sense because there is no increase in the number of variables but just a change in the value of constraints. Is this normal? And is there anyway we can see what is happening in the background ? Thanks in advance !

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joshuaburkhow
ACE Emeritus
ACE Emeritus

What solver are you using? 

 

https://community.alteryx.com/t5/Alteryx-Designer-Discussions/Optimization-Tool-Size-of-Problem-Spee...

Joshua Burkhow - Alteryx Ace | Global Alteryx Architect @PwC | Blogger @ AlterTricks
Aravindh1628
5 - Atom

Apologies for not sharing the config earlier. Using the symphony solver (since I read the same article earlier saying it is more efficient at mixed integer programs)

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